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silkystaynews.com News Reflecting on 90 Years of Women's Suffrage in Turkey: Evaluating Progress and Advocating for Greater Empowerment

Reflecting on 90 Years of Women's Suffrage in Turkey: Evaluating Progress and Advocating for Greater Empowerment

Turkey marks the 90th anniversary of women's suffrage with a special event held at Atatürk's mausoleum. Female political figures pay tribute to Atatürk's lasting impact and push for increased gender diversity in policy-making. While acknowledging the advancements, as almost 20% of parliamentary positions are filled by women, there are appeals for enhanced female presence in key leadership positions.

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Reflecting on 90 Years of Women's Suffrage in Turkey: Evaluating Progress and Advocating for Greater Empowerment

The 90th Year of Women’s Suffrage in Türkiye

Several female politicians and businesspeople came together to celebrate the 90th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote and stand for parliamentary elections in Türkiye. On Dec. 5, they honored modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and reflected on the progress made over the years.

Historical Progress for Women’s Rights

While Türkiye had initially granted women the right to engage in politics at local levels in 1930 and 1933, it wasn't until the historic law passed on Dec. 5, 1934, that women could participate fully in parliamentary elections, marking a significant milestone in women's rights.

Representation in Parliament

With 118 female deputies in Türkiye’s parliament, women currently make up nearly one-fifth of the parliamentary members, showing progress in gender representation. However, globally, the ratio of women to men in parliaments stands at 26 percent.

Call for Greater Inclusivity

Despite the presence of 118 female deputies, Türkiye's cabinet, which consists of 17 ministries, has only one female minister. This underlines the need for further steps to ensure gender equality and inclusivity in decision-making processes.

Commemorative Ceremony at Atatürk’s Mausoleum

During a ceremony at Atatürk’s mausoleum, Anıtkabir, Family and Social Policies Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş emphasized the importance of women's equal participation in society for building a more just and inclusive community. The event was attended by various women from politics and business who paid tribute to Atatürk's legacy.

Commitment to Women’s Empowerment

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş reiterated the commitment to enhancing the role of women in Türkiye's future, recognizing the significant contributions women have made to social life. He pledged to continue working towards a more inclusive society.

Advocacy for Women’s Rights

Asu Kaya, chairperson of main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) Women’s Branch, highlighted the need to address the underrepresentation of female parliamentarians in Türkiye, emphasizing the importance of removing barriers that hinder women from taking on leadership roles.

Recognition of Women’s Achievements

Filiz Kılıç, deputy group chair of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), praised the early political rights granted to Turkish women, thanks to the visionary leadership of Atatürk. She emphasized the heroic efforts of Turkish women in securing their place in political decision-making.

Türkiye marks 90th year of women’s suffrage

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